If you look up any definition of sustainability, you’ll find something like “systematic thinking”, “balance of ecosystems” or “The Brundtland Report”. But don’t freak out. Let’s see what this means in practical terms.
The main idea of sustainability is that we can go on living and developing in a way that will keep nature in balance without further annihilation of our natural resources. And since everything we take from our environment needs to be replaced, why not just do it instead of slowing exhausting our planet’s life support.
The Brundtland Report (1987), which I’ve previously mentioned, states that sustainability means to “supply the needs of the present generation, without compromising the future for generations that come after us.” That seems to make sense!
In other words, if I cut down a tree in order to build a house, I would need to plant two others, in order to supply future generations with enough foliage to convert all of their carbon dioxide emissions into oxygens, as well as provide them with some fruito or perhaps some shade.
In the ideal scenario we would be able to sustain a symbiotic relationship with our dear planet earth. Meaning, we need t0 help each other. By working together and establishing associations, we can go farther than simply building more and further developments, we can make sure to recover and maintain our environment’s equilibrium.
We need to understand that it is possible for all of us to help. Little things, little changes in our routines and homes that can add up and make a big difference and affect the world’s overall sustainability.
It may seem that cleaning up every oil spill that has every injured our oceans is impossible. But that is not the only way to help the world, something as simple as sorting your garbage, turning the lights off when you leave a room and turning of the tap while you brush your teeth are things we can all do. And believe me, if we all engaged in these activities and joined our effort, our union will result in a cleaner, heathier planet.
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